Choosing the Best Bodycare for Your Skin Type
Discover the best bodycare ingredients tailored for your skin type - plus expert tips for healthier, balanced skin naturally.
Most people think about skin type when choosing facial skincare, but the skin on your body has needs too! Just like facial skin, the skin on your body can be broken down into four main areas of concern: Dry, Oily, Combination, and Sensitive, and using the wrong products can leave it feeling irritated, dehydrated or out of balance.
| Skin Type | Common Concerns | Best Ingredients |
|---|---|---|
| Dry | Dry skin can feel tight, rough or flaky, especially during colder months or after showering. | Aloe, Oat, Macadamia |
| Oily | Oily skin is often associated with congestion, excess oil and body breakouts, particularly after exercise or during warmer weather. | Lactic Acid, Bamboo |
| Combination | Combination skin means some areas may feel dry while others are oilier or more congested. | Macro-algae, Aloe |
| Sensitive | Sensitive skin can become irritated more easily and may react to harsh ingredients or over-cleansing. | Oat, Aloe |
Signs Your Bodycare Routine May Not Be Working
Your skin may be asking for a gentler, more balanced routine if you notice:
- Tightness after showering
- Dry patches returning quickly
- Skin feeling greasy but dehydrated
- Redness after cleansing
- Body breakouts after exercise
- Irritated skin during seasonal changes
Healthy skin isn’t about stripping oils or using complicated routines. In many cases, skin performs best when it’s supported with a simple routine, gentle cleansing, locking in hydration and using active ingredients that help maintain balance naturally.
Simple Bodycare Tips for Healthier Skin
Turn Down the Heat!
Hot showers may feel relaxing, but very hot water can strip the skin of its natural oils and weaken the skin barrier over time. This can leave skin feeling tight, dry or more sensitive after cleansing.
If your skin often feels uncomfortable after showering, try lowering the water temperature slightly and using gentle, sulphate-free body wash that help maintain hydration instead of stripping it away.
Choosing the Best Body Wash for Your Skin Type
A good body wash should cleanse effectively without leaving the skin feeling dry or tight afterwards.
Many traditional washes rely on harsh foaming ingredients that can disrupt the skin barrier, especially for dry or sensitive skin types.
Nuasan Active Body Wash is formulated without sulphates (SLS/SLES), parabens or silicones, making iy suitable for everyday use and gentle on sensitive skin. Our formulation combines aloe vera, peppermint, macro-algae, lactic acid, magnesium and arnica to help cleanse, refresh and support the skin naturally.
Hero ingredients:
- Aloe Vera → hydrates and soothes skin
- L+pH Control (Lactic Acid) → helps support balanced skin and freshness
- Peppermint → cools and refreshes
- Macro-algae → supports skin renewal
- Magnesium & Arnica → help soothe tired muscles and inflammation
Best for:
- Dry skin
- Sensitive skin
- Combination skin
- Post-workout cleansing (magnesium & arnica)
Dry Brushing: What is it?
Dry brushing has become increasingly popular as part of body wellness routines - and for good reason.
Using a soft, dry body brush before showering may help:
- Gently exfoliate dead skin cells
- Improve the appearance of dry, dull skin
- Boost circulation temporarily
- Leave skin feeling smoother and refreshed
For people with dry or flaky skin, dry brushing can help improve skin texture by removing rough surface skin before cleansing and moisturising.
However, it’s important not to overdo it. Brushing too aggressively or too often can irritate sensitive skin and weaken the skin barrier.
Tips for dry brushing safely:
- Use gentle pressure
- Avoid irritated or broken skin
- Limit to 1–2 times per week if you have sensitive skin
- Follow with a hydrating moisturiser to help support the skin barrier
Choosing the Best Moisturiser for Your Skin
Hydration is one of the most important parts of maintaining healthy-looking skin - but not all moisturisers work the same way.
Heavy or greasy formulas can feel uncomfortable on oily or combination skin, while lightweight formulas sometimes aren’t nourishing enough for dry or sensitive skin.
The best moisturisers help support the skin barrier while hydrating and soothing the skin without feeling overly heavy.
Nuasan Active Body Moisturiser combines oat extract, aloe vera, macadamia, magnesium and arnica to help nourish the skin while supporting tired muscles and everyday recovery.
Best for:
- Dry skin
- Sensitive skin
- Dehydrated skin
- Post-exercise recovery
Hero ingredients:
- Oat Extract → helps calm and soothe sensitive skin
- Macadamia Oil → nourishes without heaviness
- Aloe Vera → restores hydration
- Magnesium & Arnica → support tired muscles and joints
Skin wellness tip:
Applying moisturiser onto slightly damp skin can help lock in hydration more effectively.
Looking After Your Skin During the Day
Sweat, commuting, exercise and busy schedules can all leave skin feeling uncomfortable during the day - especially for oily or combination skin types.
Leaving sweat sitting on the skin for long periods may contribute to congestion, irritation and body odour.
Body wipes can be a useful way to refresh the skin between showers while helping remove sweat, bacteria and excess oil.
Nuasan Active Body Wipes are made from biodegradable plant fibres and infused with naturally active ingredients that help cool, refresh and support skin balance throughout the day.
Best for:
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Post-gym freshness
- Travelling and commuting
Hero ingredients:
- L+pH Control (Lactic Acid) → helps support balanced skin and freshness
- Bamboo → helps reduce redness and refine pores
- Peppermint → cools and refreshes
- Aloe Vera → hydrates and soothes skin
Healthy Skin Starts with Balance
Whether your skin is dry, oily, combination or sensitive, healthy skin benefits from ingredients that hydrate, support the skin barrier and maintain balance naturally.
Nuasan’s active bodycare range combines skin-friendly formulations with naturally active ingredients that help refresh, nourish and support recovery - so your skin feels as good as it looks.
